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- Foundation Strategy
Embracing an Ecosystem Approach for Philanthropy
Funders are shifting from being at the center of social change efforts to working in close partnership with the…
- Corporate/CSR
Flying through Interference
We believe that corporate changemakers need tools to properly diagnose interference and build enabling conditions for social impact strategies…
How Can We Make Systems Work Faster for Early Learning
February 25, 2012Recently, for our project work on early childhood care and education, my FSG colleagues and I reviewed the work of a few, well-regarded projects that have been…
The Case for Classroom Observations
February 15, 2012A recent longitudinal study by economists at Harvard University and Columbia University shows strong teachers create outcomes extending beyond the classroom an…
Taking Collective Impact to the Next Level
February 14, 2012FSG released its newest article around the concept of collective impact, Channeling Change: Making Collective Impact Work a few weeks ago, and we have already …
Valuing Values
February 13, 2012I love our values statement. Most people probably pass by the framed copy in each office, or the page on our website, without pausing to think much about it. I…
Reflections on Teaching in India
February 6, 2012As a ‘Teach for India’ fellow, I have witnessed first-hand the immense challenges associated with teaching in a resource-poor environment, having taught two 2n…
Shared Value & Social Enterprise: A Match Made in Heaven
February 6, 2012There are many reasons why large corporations are challenged to capitalize on shared value opportunities. One that is frequently cited is the inability to look…
More Shared Measurement Questions Answered – Part 2
February 6, 2012In November 2011, FSG conducted a webinar to discuss Shared Measurement in Collective Impact (CI). During that webinar, FSG received over 150 questions from p…
CSV Momentum for 2012
February 1, 2012The FSG annual retreat—my first ever—just drew to a close. We convened in Boston to share best practices, celebrate this year’s achievements, and plot a course…
Obama’s Education Agenda
January 31, 2012Last week during his State of the Union, President Obama outlined an education agenda focused on pursuing “a country that leads the world in educating its peop…
More Shared Measurement Questions Answered
January 30, 2012In November 2011, FSG conducted a webinar to discuss Shared Measurement in Collective Impact (CI). During that webinar, FSG received over 150 questions from p…